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10 in one: Explore all the checkpoints for Dunav Ultra: Via Pontica 19

August 30, 2019

On September 6, a total of 100 amateur cyclists from four countries gather in Bulgarian city of Vidin. The event is named Dunav Ultra: Via Pontica and is a personal adventure that promotes the tourist route of the same name – Dunav Ultra. During their personal journey, cyclists will travel a total of 683 km. Although their travel is not a race, the fastest ones are expected to cover the distance in less than 48 hours. The main group of participants is expected to reach the Black Sea in the Durankulak village region within 5 days.

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Dunav Ultra: To the Beautiful Blue Danube

August 20, 2019

The final trailer supporting the sixth edition of the Dunav Ultra Cycling Adventure is here. The video is entitled “Тhe beautiful blue Danube” and contains exclusive material shot in the cities of Vidin, Ruse, Silistra, Belene, Svishtov and Kozloduy. The video advertises some of the most interesting places – part of the Dunav Ultra Route, in the accompaniment of Johann Strauss’s classic music.

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Vidin! The Baba Vida Fortress shines in a new Dunav Ultra Video Trailer

June 9, 2019

“VIDIN: The Baba Vida Fortress” is the name of the latest video trailer supporting this year’s edition of the Dunav Ultra Cycle Adventure. The video is a production of the Dunav Ultra team and presents one of the most impressive cultural and historical sites on the Balkans and a symbol of the city of Vidin – the Baba Vida Fortress.

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Dunav Ultra 101: The Roman military castle Dimum, Belene

June 3, 2019

The Danube town of Belene is а small Bulgarian city but has great and long history. In ancient times, the Romans built a military camp and a road station here called Dimum. Subsequently, the station grew to a strong military fortress and customs extending to several hectares. The thickness of the wall reaches the amazing 2.5 meters.

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Tsar Ivan Sratsimir and the Baba Vida castle

May 19, 2019

The monument of Tsar Ivan Sratsimir in Vidin is the work of the sculptor Nikolay Haytov, who created the sculpture of Tsar Samuil in Sofia. The latter forms a controversy over Samuel’s bright, blood-red eyes. Interestingly, the statue of Ivan Sratsimir (ruler of the Vidin kingdom 1356-1396) also has luminous elements.

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